Burqa vs. Burka — What's the Difference?

A burqa or burka (Arabic: برقع‎), also known as a chadaree (Pashto: چادري‎) in Afghanistan or a paranja (Russian: паранджа́; Tatar: пәрәнҗә) in Central Asia, is an enveloping outer garment which covers the body and the face that is worn by women in some Islamic traditions. The Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya, and is usually black in color.

Variant of burqa.

A loose, usually black or light blue outer garment worn by Muslim women that covers the head and face and sometimes the entire body.

An Islamic garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

Alternative spelling of burka.

A dress made from felt or karakul (the short curly fur of young lambs of the breed of that name), traditionally worn by men of the Caucasus region.

A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan;

A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan;